Transfer station
Tonkin Springs
37 mi NW · Eureka, NV
Landfill
Eureka Sanitary Landfill
Eureka, Eureka County, NV · All sites in Eureka County
Eureka Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada, operated by Eureka County. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1996, with closure projected for 2053.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 3 disposal sites we list in Eureka County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1996 |
| Projected closure | 2053 |
| Size | 25.6 acres |
| Owner | Eureka County |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Location and nearby sites
39.52304, -115.95736
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Eureka Sanitary Landfill: questions
What does Eureka Sanitary Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Eureka Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2053 for a landfill that opened in 1996 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Sustainable Materials Management: Landfills) · record dated 2025-07-15
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated July 15, 2025. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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